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Triceps · Intermediate

Single-Arm Overhead Cable Extension

Single-arm overhead cable triceps extension.

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Single-Arm Overhead Cable Extension demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the cable low and face away from the stack with one handle overhead.
  2. 02Keep the working elbow pointed forward and close to the head.
  3. 03Start with the elbow bent and the triceps stretched.
  4. 04Extend the elbow until the arm is nearly straight overhead.
  5. 05Return slowly to the stretch and complete the side before switching.

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